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130 years ago (1896)
A team (horses and wagon) from the country came up through town Friday noon on a run, without a driver, and with the tongue of the vehicle a(wagon) raking the ground all the …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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2/9/26
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Tomah Health Hospice Touch / Palliative Care will offer a six-week grief support group to help individuals cope with the loss of a loved one, providing guidance and support for those navigating the …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/9/26
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The Sparta Free Library eliminated overdue fines at the start of the year, a move library leaders say is designed to reduce barriers to access and encourage more people to use library services.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/9/26
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The Tomah Chamber and Visitor Center will transition responsibility for organizing and hosting local candidate forums to the Tomah Rotary Club beginning with the upcoming election cycle, chamber …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/9/26
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A Birchwood man faces multiple felony charges, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and 26 counts of felony bail jumping, following his arrest Feb. 4 at Whitetail Crossing …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/6/26
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The Monroe County Board of Supervisors heard preliminary findings in an updated detailed presentation on a proposed consolidated county government building that could reshape how county services are …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/5/26
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Jan. 26:
Devin Davis, 25, of Tomah, was charged with transfer of encumbered property exceeding $500. Released on a $500 signature bond.
Randy Dopson, 32, of Tomah, was charged …
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2/5/26
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This week, we continue our tour of Tomah’s historical buildings moving North on Superior Avenue.
This is part two of a two-part series, see the Jan. 29 edition of the Monroe County Herald for …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/5/26
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High Honors (4.0) Honor Roll (3.5-3.99) Scholastic Roll (3.0-3.49)
No grades lower than 74% as of Jan. 28, 2026
Class Of 2026-Seniors
High …
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2/5/26
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The former executive director of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce has been sentenced on a misdemeanor charge as part of a plea agreement in a case involving forgery allegations dating back to …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/5/26
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The Tomah Area School District will host an in-person Child Development Day on March 5, offering free developmental screenings and resources for young children and their families.
The event will …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/5/26
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Josie Bailey, a University of Wisconsin–River Falls student and Tomah resident majoring in agricultural education, was awarded the $1,500 Whitmore Memorial Scholarship by the Wisconsin Pork …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/5/26
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A Sparta family is rebuilding after a fire destroyed their home the morning of Jan. 31, displacing the family of eight, including six children, and prompting an outpouring of support from neighbors, …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/5/26
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Fire officials have declared a barn a total loss following a fire Feb. 2 on State Route 162 in Bangor.
The Bangor Fire Department was dispatched after a 911 call reporting a barn on fire at the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/5/26
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The Monroe County Republican Party hosted its most successful Lincoln Day Dinner to date Feb. 1 at the Sparta American Legion. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 120 guests, marking a new …
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Submitted by Doug Rogalla
Monroe County Republican Party Chairperson
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2/5/26
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Two former Warrens residents were sentenced to prison in Monroe County Circuit Court for child sex crimes, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
Megan M. Schmitz, 40, was …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/3/26
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The Tomah Area School District received an unmodified audit opinion for the 2024–25 fiscal year, indicating its financial statements are accurate and in compliance with state and federal accounting …
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2/2/26
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The Bangor Village Board unanimously approved a $14,000 sewer plant pipe repair estimate during its Jan. 13 meeting, addressing infrastructure issues that could become more costly if additional …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/2/26
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Sparta Community Resource Officer and Detective Brandon Obluck spoke to the Kiwanis Club Jan. 27 about local law enforcement efforts and the continued impact of the D.A.R.E. program in Sparta …
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2/2/26
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LEGOs have come a long way from simple children’s building blocks, evolving into complex construction sets and national competitions. The latest step in that evolution is LEGO robotics, where …
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By KYLE EVANS, Staff Writer
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2/2/26
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